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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,672 and 545,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,672 and 545,424 is: 1,041,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,672 : 545,424 = 545,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,672/545,424 = 545,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,672x = 545,424 × 545,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,672x = 297,487,339,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,487,339,776/285,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,359.81

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